Prayagraj: Preparations have begun for the Magh Mela scheduled to be held in Prayagraj in 2026. In this regard, saints have demanded from the administration that only Hindu contractors be assigned work in the Mela area. They state that non-Sanatani contractors are not capable of maintaining religious traditions and sanctity. The saints also believe that contractors from other religions could weaken the religious spirit of the Mela.
Swami Brahmashram said that Magh Mela is a sacred event where followers of Sanatan Dharma come with a devout spirit. Citing the example of Mecca, he stated that even there, only Muslim contractors are entrusted with construction work at religious sites. Similarly, in Magh Mela, only Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain contractors should be given work.
The saints have appealed to the administration to be vigilant in this matter, otherwise, they reserve the right to protest.
Dates and Main Bathing Days of Magh Mela 2026
Magh Mela 2026 will be organized from January 3 to February 15. During this period, 6 main bathing days (Snan Parv) will be held, prominent among them are:
February 1: Maghi Purnima February 15: Mahashivratri
Work on plans concerning security, cleanliness, accommodation, and traffic management in the Mela area has been expedited.
Budget and Administrative Preparations
For the preparations of Magh Mela, the government has approved a budget of 42 crore rupees, while the Mela authority had sent a proposal for 120 crore rupees.
